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Ironclad

We've categorized Ironclad as a genuinely dark Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 9 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#615C55

LRV

10.88

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Light Reflectance Value
10.88
Dark
TemperatureNeutral

Ironclad in Real Rooms

Ironclad has a low LRV of 10.88 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and house.

3 Misc Photos

See how Ironclad is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sherwin Williams Ironclad painted furniture color

Painted furniture cabinet in Ironclad delivers moody sophistication with timeless depth and character.

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SW Ironclad painted furniture paint review

Dresser painted Ironclad showcases how this dark hue transforms bedroom storage into statement pieces.

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SW 9570 painted furniture paint review

Nightstand in SW 9570 Ironclad proves this shade works equally well on bedroom furniture.

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6 House Photos

In suburban environments, Ironclad provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

SW 9570 exterior paint review

Exterior siding in SW 9570 Ironclad establishes bold curb appeal with striking architectural presence.

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Coordinating Colors

Cheviot
Ironclad
Cheviot vs Ironclad
Cheviot
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Cheviot
9503 · LRV 89
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Cheviot reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 11), opening up a space where Ironclad encloses it.

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Viaduct
Ironclad
Viaduct
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Viaduct
9567 · LRV 50

Viaduct reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 11), opening up a space where Ironclad encloses it.

Alloy
Ironclad
Alloy vs Ironclad
Alloy
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Alloy
9569 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

At LRV 25 vs 11, Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Prelude
Ironclad
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Prelude
9620 · LRV 9

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ironclad
Manor House
Ironclad vs Manor House
Ironclad
Manor House
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Manor House
7505 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Braintree
Ironclad
Braintree vs Ironclad
Braintree
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Braintree
9595 · LRV 12
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Porpoise
Ironclad vs Porpoise
Ironclad
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Porpoise
7047 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ironclad
Thunder Gray
Ironclad vs Thunder Gray
Ironclad
Thunder Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Thunder Gray
7645 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Stony Creek
Ironclad
Stony Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Stony Creek
9610 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Limestone
Ironclad
Limestone
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Limestone
9599 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Forged Steel
Ironclad
Forged Steel vs Ironclad
Forged Steel
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Forged Steel
9565 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Prospect
Ironclad
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Prospect
9615 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Hidden Trail
Ironclad
Hidden Trail vs Ironclad
Hidden Trail
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Hidden Trail
9525 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Ironclad
Tarragon
Ironclad vs Tarragon
Ironclad
Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7

Ironclad reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ironclad
Rain Cloud
Ironclad vs Rain Cloud
Ironclad
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Sea Mariner
Ironclad vs Sea Mariner
Ironclad
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7

Ironclad reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ironclad
Starry Night
Ironclad vs Starry Night
Ironclad
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 11), opening up a space where Ironclad encloses it.

Ironclad
Soulful Blue
Ironclad vs Soulful Blue
Ironclad
Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Soulful Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Blustery Sky
Ironclad
Blustery Sky vs Ironclad
Blustery Sky
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Blustery Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dusty Heather
Ironclad
Dusty Heather vs Ironclad
Dusty Heather
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

At LRV 28 vs 11, Dusty Heather is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Hulett Ore
Ironclad
Hulett Ore vs Ironclad
Hulett Ore
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Hulett Ore
9574 · LRV 16
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

A 5-point LRV gap (16 vs 11) makes Hulett Ore the marginally brighter of the two.

Gauntlet Gray
Ironclad
Gauntlet Gray vs Ironclad
Gauntlet Gray
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Gauntlet Gray
7019 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Going Grey
Ironclad
Going Grey vs Ironclad
Going Grey
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Going Grey
9554 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

Going Grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Alloy
Ironclad
Alloy vs Ironclad
Alloy
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Alloy
9569 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11

At LRV 25 vs 11, Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Prelude
Ironclad
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Prelude
9620 · LRV 9

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ironclad
Urbane Bronze
Ironclad vs Urbane Bronze
Ironclad
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 11 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Thunder Gray
Ironclad vs Thunder Gray
Ironclad
Thunder Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Thunder Gray
7645 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Ironclad vs Stony Creek
Ironclad
Stony Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Stony Creek
9610 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ironclad
Sealskin
Ironclad vs Sealskin
Ironclad
Sealskin
Sherwin-Williams
Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Sealskin
7675 · LRV 6

Ironclad reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#615C55
RGB97, 92, 85
HSL35° 7% 36%
CMYK0 5 12 62
CIE LabL: 39.3 a: 0.6 b: 4.7
XYZX: 10.40 Y: 10.85 Z: 10.14